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SV53 MFF

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MFF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 122,809 miles

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK AROUND HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AREA

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 122,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK AROUND HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AREA

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,137 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 75,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 311?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,958
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
position lamp(s) not working 37
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SV53 MFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 311 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 MFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 311 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV53 MFF registered?

SV53 MFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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